Replace these first (80–95% automatable today, highest ROI):
| Priority | Task | Automation Level | Tools (2025) | Time Saved per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Email triage & replies | 95% | Superhuman AI, Shortwave, Grok + Gmail | 10–20 hrs |
| 2 | Social media posting & scheduling | 94% | Creator Buddy, Postwise, Taplio AI | 8–15 hrs |
| 3 | Lead research & enrichment | 93% | Clay + AI agents, Apollo + Grok | 12–25 hrs |
| 4 | Meeting notes & follow-ups | 92% | Otter.ai, Fireflies, Tldv + auto-CRM | 6–12 hrs |
| 5 | Basic customer support (Tier 1) | 90% | Gorgias AI, Intercom Fin, custom agents | 15–40 hrs |
| 6 | Content repurposing (thread → carousel → email) | 90% | Opus Clip, Munch, Creasie | 10–20 hrs |
| 7 | Data entry & CRM cleanup | 95% | Zapier + Make + AI parsers | 5–15 hrs |
| 8 | Invoice chasing & bookkeeping | 88% | Ramp AI, Mercury, custom agents | 4–10 hrs |
Keep these human (for now – <60% automatable safely):
| Task | Why Keep Human | Safe Automation Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| High-stakes sales calls | Trust & nuance | 40–50% (only prep & follow-up) |
| Creative strategy & positioning | Original thinking | 30–50% |
| Legal contracts & compliance | Liability | 20–40% |
| Brand voice & final content approval | Authenticity | 50–60% |
| Complex customer escalations | Empathy | 30% |
| Investor & partnership negotiations | Relationship capital | <20% |
2025 Rule of Thumb
Automate everything that is repetitive, rule-based, or data-heavy first.
Keep human anything that involves trust, taste, or money on the line.
Most 6-figure AI businesses in 2025 run 85%+ automated while the founder only touches the 15% that moves the needle.
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